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UL students, Lafayette tech startups partner in program intended to foster innovation
This summer, Opportunity Machine, in an effort to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry innovation, offered seven computer science students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette hands-on experience working with three Lafayette-based technology...
XRMedix Wins 2024 TechConnect Innovation Award at National Conference
XRMedix, a medical technology company that utilizes augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and computer vision to transform joint pain injections, was recently recognized at the TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo, earning a prestigious TechConnect...
The Tech Tribune’s 2024 Best Tech Startups in Louisiana
Opportunity Machine Member, hampr, and Opportunity Machine Alumni, FlyGuys, were recently recognized in The Tech Tribune's 2024 Best Tech Startups in Louisiana list. An excerpt from the list is included below: The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech...
Local Entrepreneurs Shine at Tech Tank: Piercd by Embark Named Emerging Startup of the Year, Byline Secures Second Place
Local entrepreneurs took center stage at Opportunity Machine's Tech Tank, where Piercd, a new venture by the founders of Embark Fine Jewelry, was crowned the 2024 Emerging Startup of the Year, and Byline, a print media-focused startup, claimed second place. The event,...
FlyGuys Unveils New Headquarters in Downtown Lafayette Along with New Branding to Accommodate Massive Growth in 2024
FlyGuys, a nationwide reality data capture tech startup, unveiled their new headquarters in downtown Lafayette at a ribbon cutting ceremony today. The move comes as the next step in their expansion, continuing a wave of momentum for the company following a $10 Million...
UL Lafayette Students ‘Dryve’ App Development for Local Startup
Last semester, Dryve, a locally founded navigation app that helps parents find food fast along a particular route, joined forces with UL Lafayette senior computer science students Devin Barras and Mark Coniglio through a new community partnership between...
Opportunity Machine Launches New Program, Bringing in Technical Support and National Mentors to Support Local Startups
Opportunity Machine (OM) recently announced the launch of its new Builder Program 2.0, an initiative designed to support the rapidly growing startup community in Acadiana. The program will empower local tech startups that have progressed beyond the initial stages of...
On-Demand Laundry Marketplace hampr Announces Commercial Offering to Support Businesses
hampr, the peer-to-peer on-demand laundry marketplace, today announces the launch of its commercial vertical, providing businesses with flexible outsourced laundry options. Business owners who use hampr won't find themselves trapped in rigid, long-term contracts....
High-Flying Success: FlyGuys Soars with $10 Million Series A Funding to Revolutionize Reality Data Capture and Drive Job Creation
FlyGuys, a reality data-capturing technology company based in Louisiana, announces the triumphant closing of its Series A funding round, securing a remarkable investment of $10 million. This substantial financial boost is poised to catalyze relentless innovation,...
OM Member Spotlight: How US Frame Factory Founders Use J.I.T. Manufacturing to Run their Business Lean
Picture this: It's a regular Monday evening, around 4:43 PM, and 24 year old Mateo Atwi is winding down at his warehouse. Suddenly, his phone lights up with an area code from eastern Pennsylvania. The next thing you know, steel coils from Ohio are rolling into the...